if you're chilly...
y'all, it is COLD. I am wearing two knits right now: Forecast and my mini-Clapotis. It's not supposed to be quite this cold yet - I was hoping for a few more weeks of mid-sixties, slightly windy, brisk weather, but it looks like we might be heading right for the chilly weather. oh, well.
At least I have some knits to wear! I just taught a knitting class at my yarn store - Getting Started Sweater Knitting - and I brought some of the sweaters I'd knitted to show different shapes and construction. It made me realize that I've knit a bunch of frakkin' sweaters that I totally ignore. So I got them out of the back of the closet, and I'm actually going to WEAR them. I know, it's crazy....
Speaking of sweaters, I've been working on a new one! It's Lily from Twist Collective. I've been reading Marnie's blog for a long time, and I think she is super talented (and also funny and awesome in general). I always love the beautiful shaping in her knit designs, so I was super excited to knit this. and I have not been disappointed. This is a GREAT pattern - super detailed, and the shaping is so clever and looks awesome. I did omit the bobbles, although admittedly, now that I've seen a bunch of version on Ravelry, I probably would've been okay keeping them, because they blend into the lace pattern very nicely.
see that pretty side shaping? LOVE.
I've finished the knitting up to the armpits, and now I've put the body aside and I'm working on the sleeves. This pattern is so fun to knit - I've got the lace part memorized now, so I just have to make sure that I'm keeping track of my increases and I'm good to go. I was hoping to have it finished by SAFF this weekend, but I'm not sure if I'll have time - this week has already been so. busy.
I have another FO - a sewing FO! I made a skirt!
and it fits!
I used the skirt pattern from the fabulous Sew U book from Built by Wendy, and it went pretty well. It was a good project to see what my sewing machine can do - I used the zipper foot, the overedge foot, the blind hem foot, and in general got pretty comfortable with my machine. I also managed to break a needle in half (o hai). But I'm getting better.
Now, I'm working on some pants for Jacob for Halloween. We've thought about Halloween in advance this year and our costumes require much preparation...more to come on that. I also want to try and make this kickass dress that I saw on Amber's flickr photostream. We'll see if I can actually do it.
In non-crafty but still awesome news, yesterday was me and Jacob's first anniversary! I can't believe it's been a year.
old married couple.
Happy anniversary to my schmoo. I love you!
Comments (30)
Happy Anniversary Schmoos!!!!!!!! :)
Posted by Lara | October 30, 2008 11:24 PM
A year already?!? Time absolutely flies. Congrats!
Lily is looking great and so does the skirt. Don't you love Built by Wendy?
Posted by Julia | October 30, 2008 3:50 PM
Happy Anniversary! GAH - it really doesn't seem like it's been a year. All of your crafty goods look fabulous and so great of you to teach a class. More info on SAFF - I've been thinking of going but have never really heard much about it.
Posted by robin | October 27, 2008 11:20 AM
Love your knitting! Will you post pictures when it is finished?
Posted by eline | October 27, 2008 10:04 AM
Happy Anniversary. I think you can celebrate a 1st anniversary for at least a full week! Enjoy!
Posted by Gina | October 24, 2008 8:29 AM
...here take my sweaterrrrrr.
i like that sweater! it's pretty!
Posted by cathy | October 23, 2008 11:17 PM
Happy Anniversary, you old married couple, you. (which totally cracked me up...old...ha!)
Posted by claudia | October 23, 2008 10:46 AM
The sweater looks gorgeous!
Happy anniversary too! Congrats!
Posted by angela | October 22, 2008 7:46 PM
i can't believe it's been a year! happy anniversary teamie.
Posted by joanna | October 22, 2008 12:21 PM
yay, one year! seriously, where do you find to knit and sew all of that!? your lily is lovely!
Posted by molly! | October 22, 2008 6:51 AM
Happy 1st year anniversary!
The shaping on Lily is gorgeous!
Posted by Wanda | October 21, 2008 10:23 PM
A year?!?! Nooo, that can't be right!
Happy anniversary you two lovebirds :)
Posted by erika | October 21, 2008 10:21 PM
Carrie! Congratulations on your anniversary! Skirt is beautiful, loving the sweater. Beautiful. You're just beautiful!
Posted by tana | October 21, 2008 9:48 PM
Happy 1st Anniversary! Time flies when you are having lots of married fun!!!!! Hope you had a great day!
Posted by kat | October 21, 2008 9:33 PM
congratulations on one year! how exciting :) did you guys freeze some cake to eat? i'm surprised it's so chilly in GA already. that stinks :( fall should always last a little longer
Posted by mai | October 21, 2008 9:27 PM
That is such a gorgeous colour on you and it looks great!
Cant wait to see an FO!
Posted by Robyn | October 21, 2008 8:34 PM
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by Kat | October 21, 2008 4:19 PM
Happy Anniversary!
You are going to SAFF? I'll be there with my yarn! (At Sanguine Gryphon's booth..) stop by and say hi!!
Posted by paula | October 21, 2008 3:54 PM
"if you're chilly, here take my sweater." Isn't that how the song goes? And also "I'll buy you Rogaine when you start losing all your hair" which is what you can sing to the Pants b/c HOLY COW IT'S BEEN A YEAR! Happy anniversary!
And yes, you have knit a ton of sweaters. Go you! Which makes me realize I haven't finished anything in a long, long time.
Posted by Rachel | October 21, 2008 2:57 PM
That skirt looks great...I've been wanting that Sew U book for a while now. Maybe someone will be nice and get it for me for Christmas.
Happy Anniversary!
Posted by Stacey | October 21, 2008 2:42 PM
Wow, a year already! May it be only the first of many, many happy, healthy, and WONDERFUL years together!
Posted by Janice in GA | October 21, 2008 1:53 PM
happy anniversary! why did you have to go and get married on rhinebeck weekend?! ;) we missed you!
anyway, LOVE the skirt and the new sweater! holy smokes you are rocking out the FOs!
Posted by gleek | October 21, 2008 1:41 PM
How the time flies! Happy 1st, hon - and many more! And the skirt is so cute - great job!
Posted by amanda | October 21, 2008 1:29 PM
Hello, first time commenter. :) On the sweater, Lily, are the bobbles just not very pronounced on your picture like they are on the Twist Collective pictures? Were they optional?
Thanks, and happy anniversary.
Posted by taelixev | October 21, 2008 1:05 PM
happy anniversary!
btw - i'm totally taking the "advanced beginning knitting" class at main street yarns starting next week.
also, just got a hand-me-down sewing machine from chip's mom. (new, fresh out of the box, never been used singer -- not my first choice, but free!) will probably pick your brain for good websites, books, etc. to start off with. me = total n00b with the sewing.
i'm totally inspired by your projects right now, crafty crafterson!
Posted by scrappy | October 21, 2008 12:32 PM
congrats, old married lady. you have great project mojo going on these days. truly impressive!!
Posted by carolyn | October 21, 2008 11:25 AM
Happy Anniversary and great job on the sweater and the skirt. I am feeling inspired...
Posted by Skylar | October 21, 2008 11:15 AM
That skirt is really hot.
Congratulations on your first year of marriage! I got married last year too - does time ever fly by.
Posted by Allison | October 21, 2008 10:50 AM
Lily is looking amazing! (That Marnie is pretty awesome.) And look at you, all sewing a skirt! Bravo! Most of all, Happy Anniversary to you both! :)
Posted by Nonnahs | October 21, 2008 10:45 AM
Happy anniversary!!
Skirt looks awesome. I must find my copy of Sew U and get my sewing machine out of the garage one of these years...
Posted by CraftyGryphon | October 21, 2008 10:37 AM